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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.38, 771.21 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.38, 771.21 and 341.10 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.38 : 771.21 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.38/771.21 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.38x = 771.21 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.38x = 263,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,059.73/514.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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